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Get endorsement and approval to apply for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a leader in arts and culture - architecture, fashion, film, television.
With a Global Talent visa you can work in the UK, if you are a leader or…
You can apply as either a: leader in your field (called ‘exceptional…
You can apply for endorsement if you work in: film television animation…
You can ask for a review if you do not think your endorsement application…
Apply for a Global Talent visa to work in the arts, sciences or digital technology once you have been endorsed as a leader or potential leader.
You can apply for a Global Talent visa to work in the UK if you’re a…
When you apply you’ll need to provide: a valid passport or other document…
Before you apply for the Global Talent visa, you need to have either: won…
Your partner and children can also apply to join you or stay in the UK as…
You can usually apply to extend your stay in the UK if either: you applied…
You might be able to apply to change (‘switch’) to a Global Talent visa if…
Prize lists for achievements in science and the arts that qualify applicants for the Global Talent route.
Financial help with sending your child to a specialist school for young musicians and dancers
Apply for a High Potential Individual (HPI) visa if you've been awarded a qualification by an eligible university in the last 5 years - eligibility, fees, documents, switch, bring your partner and children
Global Talent: Prestigious Prizes
The Global Talent route is for people aged 18 or over in the field of science, engineering, humanities, social science, medicine, digital technology or arts and culture who can show they have exceptional talent or exceptional promise.
New International Sportsperson visa route to open and list of prestigious prizes eligible under the Global Talent route widened.
Ofsted's Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw, comments on the most able pupils, saying that there is still too much talent going to waste.
Stephanie Taylor, 16, has been awarded for her academic success and valuable contribution to her local community
Theresa May explained her vision for a truly meritocratic Britain and reforms that will ensure there is a good school place for every child.
The idea is one of the initiatives the new £150 million National Scholarship Programme (NSP) might take forward to help improve access and social…
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The Schools Minister addresses the Voice conference in Manchester to outline the government's programme of education reform to raise standards and reduce bureaucracy.
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